Del Monte Foods, CA
Board of Directors
Jurisdiction: Tightly controls 3000 growers
Products:
Processed fruit, vegetables and tomatoes (Brands: Del Monte, Contadina, College Inn, S&W and pet products)
Organic:
Recent pioneer development of organic seed use – will depend on crop success
Food safety:
Product traceability
Onsite trained specialist auditors
Green:
Reducing packaging and inserts, use of recycled cardboard in boxes
Reduction of thickness of metal cans, plastics and wrapping
Transport efficiency
Pesticide use:
IPM – no synthetic chemicals used – ground breaking program since 1953
Electronic tracking re: pesticide use in baby foods. Traceable to origin
Seed treatment – no residue in product
Fertilizer use:
No synthetic – minimal use – reduce waste water and runoff
Increased crop density reduces need for fertilizer and pesticides
Crop rotation practiced
Sustainable:
Integrity and stewardship
Implemented optimal water usage initiatives with other CA growers
Independent testing:
Third party auditors at all locations
HACCP? Yes
Fair trade? Compliant
OSHA? Compliant
Comments:
Fully compliant with ESA (Endangered Species Act)
Leader in reduction of amount of metal in cans – significant raw material and energy savings